Lobbyist garners opinion on Chief Minister elections

Saturday, 6 February 2016 00:00

Should MHKs tell their constituents who they think should be Chief Minister?

That's the question which was posed on a social media poll this week.

Around 100 people have voted to make the secret ballot public knowledge - it's an idea included in a new Private Members Bill.

Some politicians agree including Phil Gawne and Kate Beecroft - lobbyist James Corrin says it needs consideration:

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